Answer:
x = 1+sqrt(69)/8 about 2.0383
or
x = 1-sqrt(69)/8 about -0.0383
Step-by-step explanation:
Use the quadratic formula:
(Move 17 to the left side first though)
(-b±√(b²-4ac))/2a
(1±sqrt(1-4*1*-17))/2(4)
x = 1±sqrt(69)/8
The most efficient method is the quadratic equation because the equation is not easily factorable and a!=1.
